FOX LOCAL: Live News

Fox Television Stations, Inc. News & Magazines

Watch newscasts, local coverage, and weather forecasts

Rating: 4.4; 11.2K ratings
Downloads: 1.3M+; on Google Play
Price: Free; No in-app purchases
Updated: Oct 20; 2026

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About FOX LOCAL: Live News

FOX LOCAL is your free news app for the best local coverage. Enjoy in-depth reporting about current events in your community—no cable subscription or login required.

Stream coverage of the biggest stories 24/7 on issues that matter to you—including breaking news, traffic, weather forecasts, politics, sports, health and more.

Stay connected to your city with live newscasts from anywhere.
Watch can't-miss local programming across the nation.

Available Now:
- Atlanta
- Detroit
- Washington DC

Coming Soon:
- Austin
- Chicago
- Dallas
- Houston
- Los Angeles and Southern California
- Minneapolis-St.Paul
- Milwaukee
- New York City
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- San Francisco and the Bay area
- Seattle
- Tampa Bay

Your news. Your community. Anytime, anywhere. Only with FOX LOCAL—download today.

What’s new

Updated October 20, 2026

What's New: Election, Personalization & More to Share! - Breaking News & Midterm Updates : Follow LIVE news, election updates, and video from across the country. - Enhanced LIVE Blogs: Follow developing stories as news unfolds. - Personalize your feed: Like stories and videos to curate the local news you see. - Manage interests: Follow topics and cities from the You tab. - Stay updated with widgets: Home screen widgets now refresh with the latest top stories. Download FOX LOCAL

Frequently asked questions

What is FOX LOCAL?

FOX LOCAL is a free news app that provides in-depth reporting on current events in your community without the need for a cable subscription or login.

What content can I expect from FOX LOCAL?

On FOX LOCAL, you can stream coverage of the biggest stories 24/7, including breaking news, traffic updates, weather forecasts, politics, sports, health, and more.

Can I watch live newscasts on FOX LOCAL?

Yes, you can watch live newscasts from anywhere to stay connected to your city.

Which cities are currently available on FOX LOCAL?

Currently, FOX LOCAL is available in Atlanta, Detroit, and Washington DC.

Which cities will be added to FOX LOCAL in the future?

FOX LOCAL will soon be available in Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles and Southern California, Minneapolis-St.Paul, Milwaukee, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco and the Bay area, Seattle, and Tampa Bay.

Where can I download FOX LOCAL?

You can download FOX LOCAL for free to get your news and stay connected to your community anytime, anywhere.

App details

FOX LOCAL: Live News is a free News & Magazines app for Android with 1,000,000+ installs on Google Play and a 4.4/5 average rating from 11,279 ratings. It was released on April 21, 2023 and last updated on October 20, 2026. It's developed by Fox Television Stations, Inc..

Category: News & Magazines
Rating: 4.4 / 5 (11,279)
Installs: 1,388,690
In-app purchases: No
Ads: No ads
Requires Android: Varies with device
Content rating: Everyone
Released: April 21, 2023
Last updated: October 20, 2026
Developer: Fox Television Stations, Inc.

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